si-mexico Chapter 957: Divide the Cake
Chapter 957: Divide the Cake
In the past, it is a well-known fact that Western countries regarded the Chinese in various regions of Southeast Asia as fat meat.
But since Li Shaoyi sent the fleet there, the Chinese in Southeast Asia have been protected, including in the colonies of the Windsor Empire.
"General Li, please don't mind. I'm saying this because you've been so blunt. I'm about to turn 59, and I have three sons and seven grandsons. The title of Earl is mine, but it can only guarantee the future of my son and two grandsons, but not the rest. I spent about a third of my fortune to come to Southeast Asia to serve as this governor. If I were General Li, how would I do things?"
Li Shaoyi originally thought that the old earl was an authentic gentleman of the Windsor Empire and that he shouldn't speak too bluntly. However, he didn't expect that after a little probing, this guy would say something even more extreme than himself.
But since you've said that, we have to find you a way to make money so you don't have to keep an eye on us every day.
"You definitely can't touch Chinese money, but I can find you a place to make a fortune. You and I can both make a killing without affecting our relationship."
When Li Shaoyi said this, the old earl looked at him in surprise. In his opinion, apart from the Chinese, the only rich people in Southeast Asia were perhaps the indigenous people. But they were only the leaders of the indigenous people. However, they lived in the primeval forest, and it was not easy to get them out.
Last time, Li Shaoyi dispatched so many troops, and under the cover of advanced weapons, he did not get rid of all the indigenous leaders, but only got rid of some of them. Is there any better way?
"In the past two years, Japanese businessmen have also developed rapidly in Southeast Asia..."
“No no no…”
When Li Shaoyi started talking, the old earl immediately began to shake his head and said, "You are at war with the Japanese, and I don't want to be your gun."
If the relationship between the Empire and Japan were to deteriorate, he might not be able to maintain his position, which was not in line with the Windsor Empire's diplomatic plan.
"General Li, I must reiterate the relationship between our Empire and Japan. Since the last all-out war, it has been maintained relatively well. Although there are some conflicts of interest now, it is definitely not to the point of attacking the other side's merchants. Do you understand what I mean?"
The old earl said very solemnly.
Before coming to Qingdao, someone had reminded him that Li Shaoyi was best at forming alliances. Now the whole of China and Japan were at war. Deep down, the people of the Windsor Empire did not want Japan to dominate China, but they had no time to look east. Now they couldn't even solve their own problems, so how could they keep an eye on the situation in the Far East?
The League of Nations is now as good as disbanded. Japan has not received any response to its diplomatic persuasion. Japan has trampled on all diplomatic regulations under its feet because it has seen the weakness of Western countries.
"Of course I understand the relationship between your country and Japan, but I have obtained confidential information that I hope Your Excellency can pass back to your country. Of course, if you think the confidential information I have obtained is not true, you also have your own intelligence network in Japan. You can investigate to see if the Japanese have such a war plan."
After Li Shaoyi finished speaking, he waved towards the distance, and the head of the Guards, Jiang Weiguo, came over with a document.
The old earl opened the document with doubt. The content inside surprised him, but he could also imagine some things. The current strength of the Japanese Navy is very strong, almost ranking third in the world.
If we don't take action in Southeast Asia, that would be really weird. I didn't expect that the Japanese Navy has already made such a detailed plan. It can't be done in a day or two.
"That's crazy, if that's true there's a chance we could work together."
This plan cannot be forged. The old earl has worked in the Windsor Empire government for so many years. If Li Shaoyi wanted to forge this plan, he would not be able to do it now. It must be the joint efforts of dozens of staff officers within the Japanese Naval Ministry to do it.
But why should they make such a plan for Li Shaoyi?
"Assuming this plan is true, and it's not convenient for you to make enemies with Japan, why not leave this matter to us? I have my own armed forces in Southeast Asia. I will first let the Chinese and Japanese businessmen clash. When the conflict breaks out, our armed personnel will clean them out. Of course, I will take away the Japanese businessmen's property that can be taken away, and all the real estate that cannot be taken away will belong to you. I will do the killing and arson, and you wait for the payment."
Li Shaoyi said very generously, anyway, we have already torn our relations with the Japanese, and there are many Japanese businessmen in various regions of Southeast Asia. Even if we divide it equally with the people of the Windsor Empire, we can still get a considerable part of it.
"I first need to have the relevant departments of the Empire verify whether this information is true. If this information is true, I am very happy to cooperate with General Li and let these dwarfs know who is the king of Southeast Asia."
The old earl was also very angry. He never expected that a follower empire like Japan had already set its sights on them. In their eyes, this was simply an insult.
"Your Excellency the Earl needs to work harder to promote the entire plan. This is just a small gesture."
After Li Shaoyi finished speaking, Jiang Weiguo picked up a suitcase from the side and quietly opened it a crack. The old earl's eyes were full of shock, as there was a whole box of British pounds inside.
Judging from the size of the box, it is worth about 40 pounds. In today's era, 40 pounds is not a small number, it is several million dollars.
Of course, Li Shaoyi did not lose anything. All of these were made by the counterfeit currency manufacturing team. This time, Li Shaoyi specially hired someone to make them look old, and this batch of British pounds was also a test.
Anyway, about 800 to 1,000 million yen enter the market every week, and no one has ever found out. So Li Shaoyi asked them to start working on the next currency, and the British pound came into Li Shaoyi's sight.
"According to what you Chinese people say, there's no reward without merit. You keep it for me first, and I'll take a deposit."
The old earl knew that some money should not be taken carelessly, so he only took 1 pounds from it.
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This is Li Shaoyi’s evaluation of the old earl!